E ngā mātāwaka o Aparima, tēnā koutou katoa

Term 3 is rapidly coming to an end which is both exciting and scary for teachers and

students alike as we look forward to a holiday but start thinking about the looming end of

the year!

Our senior students are well into the preparation for NCEA exams coming up in November

– last week as our practice exam week and overall staff were impressed with the effort that

went into the exams from our students.

We have had students all over the South Island representing us in various sports over

tournament week and once again we battled hard and represented well in all events. Many

thanks to those parents involved in managing, transporting and motivating these teams.

We had wonderful success again this year in the Dan Davin writing competition, taking out

1st and 3rd in the junior section and a clean sweep of 1st and 2nd in the senior section with a

Highly Commended thrown in as well in the senior section.

On the Environmental front we have held our own as well by following on from the

successful Treemendous event held in August with another planting session on Saturday 7th

September where we planted another few hundred plants. The area is taking shape quickly

and we currently have some senior technology students occupied with projects over there

as well. If you haven’t taken a walk down the path it is really lovely, and we encourage you

to do so.

We also held a clean-up day last

Wednesday during activities

where the whole school got

around different parts of Riverton

cleaning up rubbish. We had

Environment Southland and

WasteNet Southland here to help

us measure everything and we

collected over 40kg of rubbish in

approx. 30 mins! The beach

being the worst offender,

followed closely by the local

skate park.

Aparima College

33 Leader Street

RIVERTON 9822

Telephone: 03-234-8900

Email: office@aparima.school.nz

Website: www.aparima.school.nz

Aparima Matters

September 2019

Our students did us proud by getting stuck in and helping make Riverton cleaner!

Lastly, we recently held nominations for the Student Trustee position on the College BOT.

We warmly welcome Fergus Murdoch in Year 11 as the new student trustee for 2019-20.

We farewell Alexis Halder from this position and thank her for her contribution to the

governance of the school during 2018-19.

This is the final newsletter for the Term 3, so I wish all of our students a happy holiday and

look forward to seeing everyone back happy and healthy in Term 4!

Nāku noa nā

Cameron Davis

Principal

Mufti Day Success Social Justice League ran a yellow themed

mufti day and also sold cupcakes and fresh

daffodils. We managed to raise $330.00 . It

was a very successful day and we would like

to thank those who bought a cupcake or

daffodil and those who took part and wore

mufti.

Queens Guide Presentation On Saturday 24 August Olivia Black got the

opportunity to go to Government House and

meet our Governor General, Dame Patsy Reddy.

She gave a speech to congratulate the 2018/19

Queens Guide Recipients from across the

country. Afterwards she got photos with her and

then got to look around some of Government

house. There were over 60 recipients

attend. This was awesome Olivia, well done to

you.

Reminder to Senior Students - Five weeks till exams start so don’t forget to study for your

NCEA exams during the holidays

Red Cross First Aid On the 12 and 13 September 2019 the Year 12 students completed the Red Cross First Aid

course. Over the two days we learnt the mnemonic DRSABCD, we learnt about how to help

someone who was choking, CPR on babies, kids and adults. We also learnt about injuries and

how to help fix them. How to bandage the hand and foot. Another mnemonic RICE. We

learnt a lot of skills that will be handy if ever needed. We now have a first aid certificate that

will go on our CV’s for a job now or in the future.

Outstanding Accounts Thank you to those who have settled their accounts we

really appreciate it. For those who still have

outstanding accounts could you please settle these before

the end of next term. If you wish to pay online, you

can obtain a bank account number from the College

office. Please note that if you are paying us online that

you make sure the student’s name and what the payment

is for is included.

Clay Shooting Blake and Kori had their last inter-collegiate clay target shoot at Wanaka and Alexandra

on 31 of August and1 September, there were over 70 shooters form all over Otago and

Southland, the weather was perfect for Clay Target Shooting.

It was great for the boys to have Mrs Fraser and her Husband turn up to the Wanaka Gun

Club on Saturday to watch them shoot, they were even happy to get a photo with her.

The day started with Skeet, both boys shot really well, they won the two-person skeet

team with a score of 47 out of 50. Kori and Blake were both in a couple of shoot offs,

Blake was 3rd in the Senior single barrel, Kori was 3rd in the Junior points score.

Day Two at Alex, Skeet was first up both boys shot really well again, then it was time for

the DTL of the competition, Blake was on fire, he had a fantastic day he got perfect

scores in single rise and single barrel and was in three shoot offs, his single rise shoot off

went for around 77 targets. Blake was high overall Senior single rise and single barrel.

both Boys were picked for the Southland team Blake for the five

person DTL team and Kori for the 3-person skeet team.

A sincere thank you must go to the boy’s

coach Mrs Jan Manson, she volunteers her

time, knowledge and expertise each week and

these boys wouldn't be getting the

achievements they are if it wasn't for her.

The next shoot is the North Island and

Nationals up at Hamilton at the end of

September.

Good Luck boys.

Aparima College School Board of Trustees’

Election Declaration of Student Election Results At the close of nominations, as there was only one valid nomination received, I hereby

declare the following duly elected: Fergus Murdoch

Tania Cleaver

Returning Officer

Cups and Trophies All cups and Trophies received by students at last year’s prize giving

are to be cleaned and returned to the College office ASAP please.

Happy Holidays Hope you all have an enjoyable

holiday. Stay safe and we will see you back for Term 4 on Monday 14

October.

COMMUNITY NOTICES Come to an ANGELS & HEROES PARTY – a family alternative to door knocking on

31st October! Dress up as a character you admire (parents dress up too!!) and join the fun

At – Riverton Union Church Hall, 5-7pm, 31st October Prizes – Music – Games- Fun

Bring-a-plate finger food (and your drinks if you wish – but NO alcohol please)

Nibbles provided - Everyone Welcome! Queries – contact Glenda Thornton 027 209 3234

or Barbara Lee 027-610-3493’

Riverton Community Medical Trust - Grant

We wish to inform Individuals, Community Groups and Organisations that we are

offering a Grant. This is to provide resources, programmes or training likely to enhance

the public awareness, benefit or access to Health Services. A map showing the designated

area including Riverton, Orepuki, Colac Bay, Thornbury and Waimatuku is included in

the Guidelines. Application Guidelines and Application Forms can be received by

contacting J Anderson 027 2886212 or rlanderson@farmside.co.nz or Riverton

Community House 37 Napier Street Riverton. Applications close: 31 October 2019

Riverton Athletics Club

We are starting the 2019-2020 season with registrations on Wednesday 16th October at

5.30pm at the Riverton Rugby Grounds. Past and new members most welcome. For more

information please contact Debra Ashley 0274148632.

Riverton Athletics

Club AGM

Wednesday 2nd

October 2019,

7pm at the

Riverton Rugby

Club rooms. We

are looking for

committee

members, training

coaches and

helpers. If you are

interested, please

come along or

contact Debra

Ashley

0274148632

Inzone Careers The Inzone Careers Bus provided career education to the Year 9 -13 students of Aparima

College on the morning of 16 September.

Inzone has toured New Zealand schools since 2003, inspiring hundreds of thousands of

people to strive for success, follow their dreams and above all else to ‘give it a go!’

The Careers Coach is a bus with 26 touchscreen computer "kiosks" lined up inside. Anyone

can come onboard and watch videos that show how to get into courses and jobs. The benefit

is people can learn about career options all in one place, then the service will text them if

they want more information to follow it up later. The Inzone bus was established and

operated by Peter and Donna Doake with support from many other educational training

providers and businesses travels. The bus is on the road around NZ for 25 weeks of the year

providing career information to schools and other training providers.

UP AND COMING EVENTS

26 September 2019 BP Challenge

27 September 2019 Mufti day – Riverton Swimming Pool Fundraiser

27 September 2019 Last Day of Term 3

14 October 2019 First Day of Term 4

15 October 2019 School Photos

16 October 2019 HPV Immunisations

4 November 2019 Seniors Dinner

5 November 2019 Seniors Last Day

7 November 2019 NCEA Exams Start

11-13 November 2019 Year 8 Camp – Cromwell

21 November 2019 Junior Sports Day

22 November 2019 Year 10 Market Day

27-29 November 2019 Year 9/10 Camp

Dear Artists, Members and Supports - STEAMPUNK EXHIBITION

We have decided to extend the deadline for entries for the Steampunk Exhibition to

Saturday 28th September. (The day art needs to be delivered to the gallery) Artists can

exhibit up to three entries for the entry fee of $25.00. The terms and conditions can be

found on our website at: https://www.rivertonarts.org.nz/events-and-exhibitions/

WHAT: SPEAK UP & SING OUT

Fun & Interactive Singing & Drama

Workshop. Children learn skills and

techniques with the creative arts and create

their own mini-musicals which they perform

to parents on the last day.

WHO: Children ages 6-14 years (ALL

confidence/skill levels welcome)

WHERE: 117 Spey Street (C3 Church)

WHEN: 9am - 3pm (Wednesday 9th –

Friday 11th October)

COST: $150 for 3 days

RUN BY: Qualified teachers Alice Fraser &

Miriam McKenzie

Contact: alicejade27@gmail.com OR 021

2045674

Aquarobics

Riverton Swimming Pool

Tuesday’s 7.30-8.30pm

8 October- 10 December 2019

$60 10 weeks

$35 key holders

$12 casual

Sufficient numbers are required

for these sessions to go ahead.

If you would like to meet people,

have some fun and exercise at the

same time, come and have a go.

Suitable for all ages.

Please contact Anne White

0272743744 by 4 October.

Aparima College

33 Leader Street

RIVERTON 9822

Telephone: 03-234-8900

Email: office@aparima.school.nz

Website: www.aparima.school.nz